of his dream but nothing that he does, neither threats nor inducements, provides the meaning, so he is deeply frustrated (Dan. 2:1–12). What is so clearly depicted in the frustrations of these two kings is the delusion of power. Like these sovereigns, we believe that we should be in control, that getting what we want ought to lie within our compass. I should be able to change that. I am sure that a person like me ought to be able to achieve a thing like that. I hate it that I can’t get my way. It
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